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Document ID (ISN)54269
CIS number 90-1293
ISSN - Serial title 0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine
Year 1990
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Acquavella J.F., Owen C.V.
Title Assessment of colorectal cancer incidence among polypropylene pilot plant employees
Bibliographic information Feb. 1990, Vol.32, No.2, p.127-130. 5 ref.
Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether colorectal cancer incidence was elevated among pilot plant workers who may have had exposures similar to those experienced on a commercial production unit. The study population included 183 employees who worked at least 6 months on either of 2 pilot plants. Overall, there were 3 observed colorectal cases versus 3.3 expected. Analysis for the process, mechanic, and laboratory subgroup showed rates consistent with expected values (3 observed, 2.8 expected). Analysis by duration of employment and latency did not show patterns consistent with the colorectal cancer excess previously reported. The likelihood of lower or different exposures on the pilot plant than would be found on commercial production units is discussed along with the need for studies of workers in other polypropylene manufacturing environments.
Descriptors (primary) rectal cancer; health hazards; polypropylene
Descriptors (secondary) questionnaire survey; frequency rates; statistical evaluation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Gastrointestinal diseases